Injection Therapy for joints and soft tissues
This module is designed for practitioners to develop the underlying cognitive and practical skills required for safe and effective application of injection treatment for musculoskeletal disorders. It will develop non-medical clinicians with regulatory body and/or employer support with advanced neuro musculoskeletal pathophysiology knowledge, assessment skills and expert clinical reasoning to identify safe patient selection and application of peripheral intra- and peri-articular.
Suitable for:
Non-Medical clinical practitioners with the scope and supervisory support to undertake injection therapy
Fees and Funding for 2023/24
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £830 |
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| Funding |
This module attracts Workforce Development / Workforce Transformation funding WDF/WTF by the following schemes: |
| How to apply |
To apply for a self-funded place, please complete and return the application form below: |
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Entry requirements
Qualification:
Physiotherapists, AHPs and medical practitioners with approval from their appropriate regulatory body and employer clinical governance to practice injection therapy in neuromusculoskeletal management. You must have access to and support from a suitable injection practitioner (ideally 2 years minimum injection experience) as a clinical supervisor.
Work Experience:
Experience of sustained specialist musculoskeletal practice with at least 3 years of post-qualification practice experience. This must include advanced assessment, clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis skills with exceptional anatomical knowledge.
References and Personal Statement:
Reference and letter of support from clinical supervisor.
If English is not your first language you will be required to submit IELTS score. The above must be evidenced in your application form.
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Attendance
Provisional timetable
The Module is delivered at our Collegiate Crescent Campus. In addition to the practical sessions, you will also be expected you engage with independent guided study. The delivery dates are as follows, with the latter being an assessment day:
Monday 04/11/24
Monday 11/11/24
Monday 18/11/24
Monday 25/11/24
Monday 02/12/24
Friday 13/12/24
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Joe Palmer - j.palmer1@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: